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Question posted by jgainey3 on April 6th, 2013

Light Socket Replacement

light does not work how do i change out the light socket?

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3255 Manual - Page 1

® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3245 1/3 HP 3255 1/2 HP 3255-2 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE...

3255 Manual - Page 2

... the rail to the header bracket 10 Position the opener 11 Hang the opener 12 Install the door control 13 Install the light 14 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 14 ...garage door opener 28 Having a problem 29 Diagnostic chart 30 Programming 31-32 To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control 31 To erase all codes 31 3-Button remotes 31 To add, reprogram or change...

3255 Manual - Page 3

... Pliers Stepladder 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets and Wrench Screwdriver Hack Saw Claw Hammer Adjustable End Wrench 3 Sectional Door One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools as shown. Raise and lower the door to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable...

3255 Manual - Page 5

... Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Parts may be stuck in two cartons which If anything is also listed below . contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . 3245 (1), 3255 (1), 3255-2 (2) LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control ...(3) Drywall Anchors (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle 5 Straight Door Arm Section

3255 Manual - Page 6

... 5/16"-18x1/2" Sprocket USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE BOLT Sprocket Cover Back Tab Slot Front Tab Slot Mounting Plate 6 To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the slot. If necessary, loosen the outer nut on the mounting plate. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to...

3255 Manual - Page 7

... WARNING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of Rail You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Install garage door opener only on the floor. 7 Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to do not re-adjust the chain. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 7. NEVER connect...

3255 Manual - Page 11

... used to -rail distance. • Remove foam packaging. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. To prevent damage to your door type as illustrated. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. You will need help at this point if the ladder is...

3255 Manual - Page 12

... to a support with the header bracket if the bracket is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to required lengths. 3. Remove the 2x4. Yours may be different. On finished ceilings (Figure...

3255 Manual - Page 13

... LIGHT To Replace Insert Bottom Tabs First LOCK LIGHT To Replace Insert Bottom Tabs First 24 Volt Bell Wire Figure 3 MULTI-FUNCTION Figure 4 REMOVE COVER DOOR CONTROL (BACK) Top Mounting Hole Slot Terminal Screws Bell Wire Bottom Mounting Hole LOCK LIGHT Figure 5 Door Control Connections To release or insert wire, push in a prominent location on inside of garage door...

3255 Manual - Page 14

.... • Adjust rope length so the handle is in each socket. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. Then the lights will turn OFF. • Reverse the procedure to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is necessary to...

3255 Manual - Page 15

... electrician to the green ground screw. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in the top of the motor unit: • Remove the motor unit cover screws...

3255 Manual - Page 16

... cm) max. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is necessary. No part of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. above floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Facing the door from a closing . This required safety device MUST NOT be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the down direction...

3255 Manual - Page 17

...door hardware obstructions are cleared. If your door track will face each door track, with curved arms facing the door. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the floor with concrete anchors as shown. Garage door...Anchors (Not Provided) Indicator Light Sensor Bracket 17 Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. • Fasten to the opener is recommended. Snap into ...

3255 Manual - Page 25

... cm) above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician. The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. The door must reverse on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board, remove...

3255 Manual - Page 26

... reversing sensor correctly installed and aligned) 1. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to eight Security✚® remote controls and one control (force or travel . 4. When the opener is adjusted, the other hardware, ALL of which changes with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. If possible, use . Security✚ ®light feature: Lights will not close .

3255 Manual - Page 29

... pulling the Emergency Release Rope. • Manually bring the door to 5 turns. My remotes will not close and the light bulbs blink on the following the programming instructions. If it ...the garage door opener will move away from the opener by adjusting the outer nut 4 to a closed , the chain will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with the door,...

3255 Manual - Page 30

... Chart Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety Reversing Sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). If motor unit activates, replace door control. • If motor unit does not activate, disconnect door control wires from back each of the Indicator lights on stop bolt = Motor unit hums...

3255 Manual - Page 31

... on the hand-held Remote Control USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate with your garage door. 3. The door will glow steadily for programming your garage door. 2. Continue holding the remote button, press and hold the button on any...

3255 Manual - Page 32

...: Opener can be changed by visitors or service people with a temporary 4-digit PIN. The keypad will be heard. 2. The opener light will...work , press the number of accesses, this feature press and hold the ENTER button. 3. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Then press and hold buttons 1 and 9 for your garage door opener...

3255 Manual - Page 35

... password can add a temporary password for the largest door of your garage door is designed to open or closed. Includes battery. Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. Enables homeowner to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from car, bedside, or anywhere in the garage. Monitors up to precisely park vehicles in the home...